Music Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 629 active music education grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 314 list an award amount, with a median of $4,000.

Grants tracked: 629; from 419 funders
Median award: $4,000; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $14.0M; across 314 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 14; 47 with a published date

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Vision Through Music Financial Grants Children's Eye Foundation The Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS runs Vision Through Music, which provides financial grants to blind or partially sighted music students to help them access and enjoy music.	Rolling	Up to $1K
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Lloyd Webber initiative provides theatre education to students at all levels through individual and institutional giving, bringing theatre into the lives of diverse young people across the nation.	Not published	Varies
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships are designed to promote youth involvement in the arts. Funded by the Juneau Community Foundation, these scholarships support students pursuing music, visual arts, dance, and writing.	Not published	Varies
Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund Grant Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund supports K-12 teachers by providing grants aimed at enhancing arts education within the Mansfield City Schools.	Not published	Varies
Education Through Music Colorado The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes music education as a catalyst to improve academic achievement, motivation for school and self-confidence	Not published	Varies
Arts Education Grant Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation: Art & Music Education Grant Program Johnson Ohana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation offers grants for art and music education, primarily focused on community involvement in Santa Barbara and Hawaii.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Kayla Marie Adsit Memorial Foundation Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northern Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Kayla Marie Adsit Memorial Foundation Fund, established in 2009 by the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, aims to enhance music education for Poudre School District students.	Not published	Up to $500
Jerry Garcia Award Rex Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In memory of Grateful Dead guitarist and founding Rex board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to honor and support individuals and groups that work to encourage creativity in young people.	Not published	Varies
HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association) Grant to LACHSA Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K Support for innovative arts education programs at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)	Not published	$25K
Educator Art Grants Westly Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Westly Foundation's Educator Art Grants strengthen arts education in music, theater, dance and visual arts. Public school teachers in grades TK-8 can receive up to $500 to enhance their classroom and after-school arts programs.	Not published	$500
Janet Levy Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Janet Levy Fund, managed by the American Musicological Society, provides financial support for professional travel and research expenses to its members.	Not published	$500 – $2K
CFSC: Arts Grants Community Foundation of Shelby County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Foundation of Shelby County offers Arts Grants to support educational programs in the arts for K-12 students in Shelby County, Ohio.	Not published	Up to $2K
Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator North Carolina Symphony Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Named for Maxine Swalin who—together with her husband Dr. Benjamin Swalin, NCS music director from 1939-1972—raised funds to establish the Symphony's children's concert division in 1945.	Not published	Varies
Laurie Pitman Award Arts for Oakland Kids · Foundation Not published · $5K Introduced in AOK's 25th year to honor Laurie's invaluable contributions and vision of providing every child in Oakland with great arts education every week	Not published	$5K
Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant Fund for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant, offered by Fund for the Arts, invites teaching artists and arts organizations to apply for inclusion in a directory aimed at connecting them with community partners.	Not published	Varies
TMEA Research Grant Proposals Texas Music Educators Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) offers an annual research grant of up to $1,200 aimed at enhancing music education.	Not published	Up to $1K
Frances Alford Brokaw Grant American Bach Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Frances Alford Brokaw Grant, established by the American Bach Society, offers $1,500 annually to undergraduate students for research at the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.	Not published	$2K
Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $100 – $900 The Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant supports enriching projects for ISD 742 orchestra students.	Not published	$100 – $900
Jeffrey Carollo and Frank Calabrese Music Scholarship Program The Arts Education Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jeffrey Carollo and Frank Calabrese Music Scholarship Program provides financial assistance for students ages 18 and under from New Jersey to study classical music privately at Newark School of the Arts.	Not published	Varies
Morgan Judd Foundation Direct Scholarship Program Morgan Judd Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, the Morgan Judd Foundation established a scholarship program providing $7,500 academic scholarships to deserving undergraduate students.	Not published	$8K
Arts Education School Partnership Programs Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation's Arts Education School Partnership Programs aim to enhance student success in Philadelphia by increasing access to diverse, hands-on arts education led by skilled teaching artists.	Not published	Varies
RMD Music Scholarship Grant Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K The RMD Music Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, offers a $12,000 renewable scholarship for graduating seniors from Fauquier or Rappahannock County public schools pursuing a music degree at an accredited…	Not published	$12K
Annual Grant for Schools Music for Everyone · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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About music education grants

Music education grants fund school band and orchestra programs, instrument purchases, curriculum development, and music teacher training. The Department of Education, NEA, NAMM Foundation, and organizations like VH1 Save the Music provide dedicated music education funding, especially for underserved schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do music education grants award?

Of the 629 music education grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 314 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $4,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most music education grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Ibma Foundation Inc (9), Greensboro Symphony Guild (7), Montana State University (7), Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation (7), and The Pittsburgh Foundation (7). In all, 419 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are music education grants due?

Of 629 grants listed, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 47 have a published upcoming deadline, 175 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 393 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 57% fall in January–March.

How do I get instruments for my school music program?

VH1 Save the Music provides full instrument grants to qualifying schools. The NAMM Foundation offers grants for music education programs. Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation donates instruments to under-funded programs. State music education associations often maintain instrument donation and grant programs. DonorsChoose is another effective channel for instrument funding.

What federal grants support school music?

Title I and Title IV-A funds can support music education in eligible schools. The Department of Education's Arts in Education program provides competitive grants. The NEA funds music education through Art Works and partnerships. The Every Student Succeeds Act explicitly includes music as a well-rounded education subject eligible for federal funding.

Are there grants for after-school music programs?

Yes. 21st Century Community Learning Centers fund after-school enrichment including music. The National Guild for Community Arts Education offers grants. State arts in education programs frequently fund after-school music. Foundations like the Mockingbird Foundation and Fidelity Investments fund music education outreach.

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